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Krabi Province

Krabi province is located in Andaman Sea side. There are some archaeology evidences to show Krabi to be ancient community since before and after historic times. Formerly the city was Thai-Samor as one of twelve of Nakrasak citys where use monkey image as symbol of city. It was dominated by Nakhonsrithammarat territory. The city name was assumed that its origin come from word "Darb" in Thai language or "Sword" in English language since many ancient swords were discovered here.

    
 
 

Krabi province is covering area about 4,708 square kilometres and its population is about 388,000 persons. Most area is covered with mountain, plateau, plain and islands more than 130 island completed with mangrove forest. Since most soil is clay and sand, it is suitable for rubber, plam and coconut plantation.

There are many attractive natural places such as Hath Nopparat-Thara National Park consisting of Phi-Phi islands, Auo Nang, Phi-Phi Le Island and Phi-Phi Don Island, Lanta Islands Natural Park consisting of Koh Lanta, Koh Rok and Koh Ngai, Khao Phanom Benja National Park and Tharn Boke Thoranee National Park where have many beautiful caves.

    
 
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Local Transportation

  • Car: Take highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pakthor route) and turn left to highway no. 4 (Phetkasem Road) passing Phetchaburi, Prachubkhirikhan, Chumporn, Ranong and Pang-Nga province to Krabi province. Total distance is about 946 kilometres.
  • Bus: Air-conditioned buses from Bangkok leaving at Bangkok's southern bus terminal (near Central Pinklao Department Store) to Krabi province.
  • Train: No direct train to Krabi province but you can take train from Bangkok's Hualumphong Railway Station to Trang or Thungsong railway station and then take taxi or bus to Krabi province.
  • Air: Take domestic airline to Phrukret province at International Airport and take taxi or bus to Krabi province.


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